The Worst Cases Of Speeding Throughout Europe

Getting a ticket for speeding is annoying, especially when you were only a bit too fast. This list counts down the eight most extreme cases of speeding throughout Europe, and also shows the consequences depending on the different countries.

NOTE: Speeding is a big safety issue, not only for you, but also for other road users. DON’T SPEED. And remember, it’s a speed LIMIT, not a speed TARGET - so better drive slowly and relaxed than too fast. That way you also get to enjoy your sweet ride for a longer period of time - and you’re less likely to crash it.

NOTE 2: The images don’t show the exact cars and are just for better imagination.

Number 8:

A German Novice Driver was caught by a speed camera doing 240kmh (150mph) on Berlin’s City Highway A100 - the speed limit was 60kmh (37mph).
The driver lost his license and had to pay a fine of 680€ (724$).

Number 7:

In the Netherlands, a biker on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R went 290kmh (180mph) although the speed limit was 80kmh (50mph).
He wasn’t caught, although he uploaded a video of his lunatic ride to YouTube.

Number 6:

The driver of a Porsche 911 Carrera was caught doing 267kmh (166mph) near Madrid - the speed limit was 120kmh (75mph). The car was not covered by an insurance, and due to a disability the 36-years-old Spanish wasn’t allowed to drive that car.
He lost his license and had to pay a fine of 3.600€ (3.832$).

Number 5:

In March 2015, a Pole was caught in the south of Warsaw doing 300kmh (186mph) instead of the allowed 120kmh (75mph).
He lost his license and had to pay a fine of 1.170€ (1.245$).

Number 4:

In 2015, a Briton was caught doing 309kmh (192mph) in a 100kmh- (62mph-)Zone.
He was banned from driving for 10 years and went in prison for 28 months.
His daughter was also condemned, as she had encouraged him to go faster.

Number 3:

310kmh (193mph) were shown on the speedometer, when a 30-years-old Frenchman raced through a 110kmh (68mph) speed limit zone in October 2011.
He uploaded a video of the race to the internet, which sent him to prison for one year.

Number 2:

In 2006, the CEO of Telecom Italia was caught doing 311kmh (193mph) in his Porsche 911 Carrera. The speed limit was 130kmh (81 mph).
He had to pay a fine of 357€ (380$) and received 10 points in the register of traffic offenders.

Number 1:

In April 2011, a 28-years-old Swiss was caught on the German A1 doing 324kmh (201mph) instead of the allowed 120kmh (75mph).
The driver filmed himself during the lunatic ride, but later claimed that he didn’t drive the Bentley Continental. He had to pay 1.865€ (1.985$) and went into jail for six months.

Let this post be a warning to all speeders out there.
Just don’t do it.

Tobi aka The Stig’s German Cousin